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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 2 <br /> <br />described the technological advancements being made with regard to computer aided dispatching. <br />He explained that Ramsey County would be upgrading its records management system to meet the <br />growing needs of the community. He explained that the Sheriff’s Department continues to hire <br />based on the highest level of character while training its officers to have the highest professional <br />skill level. He thanked the Council for their continued support. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if the public should be dialing 911 for non-emergency <br />situations. <br /> <br />Sheriff Bostrom stated that the sheriff’s department has additional bandwidth available and is <br />now taking non-emergency calls at 911. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested that the Ramsey County speed trailer be placed throughout <br />the City of Arden Hills on a more frequent basis. She asked for further information on the Code <br />Red System. <br /> <br />Randy Gustafson, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, provided the Council with additional <br />information on the Code Red System. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes thanked the Sheriff’s Department for the ethical and professional <br />services provided to the City of Arden Hills. She thanked the County for its presence during <br />Night to Unite but requested a larger daily presence in Arden Hills’ neighborhoods throughout the <br />remainder of the year. <br /> <br />Sheriff Bostrom commented that he would work to more closely meet the goals of the Council <br />with regard to proactive policing. <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner discussed a recent ride along that he completed with a deputy. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant thanked Sheriff Bostrom for his presentation. He recommended that information <br />on the new computer aided dispatching information be well-communicated to the public. He also <br />encouraged residents to dispose of their unused prescription medications at the Sheriff’s <br />Department. <br /> <br />B. Proclamation in Recognition of Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager <br /> <br />Mayor Grant read a proclamation recognizing Michelle Olson for her 15 years of dedicated <br />service to the City of Arden Hills. <br /> <br />The Council wished Ms. Olson well on her move. <br /> <br />4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. TCAAP Update <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that City staff, County staff, and financial <br />consultants have been meeting with commercial and residential developers to get feedback on